This community college began as Pitt Industrial Education Center in 1961, and later expanded to Pitt Technical Institute. It became Pitt Community College in 1979, offering two-year university transfer degrees. It offers associate degrees and certificates through its arts and sciences, business, construction and industrial technology, health sciences, and legal sciences and public service divisions. Prospective students must submit an application and complete placement testing. As of 2010, maximum full-time tuition for North Carolina residents is $800 per semester, and out-of-state residents must pay about $241 per credit hour. Additional fees include activity fees, technology and lab fees, and accident insurance fees. Students may participate in campus activities, athletics, clubs and organizations. Pitt Community College is less than 6 miles from Greenville.
Pitt Community College
1986 Pitt Tech Road
Winterville, NC 28590
252-493-7200
pittcc.edu
Located about 25 miles from Greenville, Beaufort Community College is another option in the area. It offers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and developmental education through its arts and sciences, allied health, business and industrial technology divisions. Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are available in numerous disciplines. This college also offers an associate in general education and a two-year college transfer degree for students who want to pursue a bachelor degree at a four-year institution. Students who choose to pursue a certificate may select from nearly 40 programs. As of 2010, North Carolina residents pay a maximum full-time tuition of $800 per semester, and non-residents pay about $241 per credit hour. Fees are extra. Beaufort Community College has an open admission policy, which means that anyone is welcome to attend.
Beaufort County Community College
5337 Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6194
beaufortccc.edu
This college began as Martin Technical Institute in 1967, and it earned community college status in 1975. The campus encompasses 65 acres and includes an equine facility. This community college offers certificates and associate degrees in a variety of disciplines, as well as a transfer degree for students who intend to pursue a bachelor degree at a four-year college or university. Additionally, Martin Community College is in partnership with East Carolina University for a four-year degree program in elementary or middle school education. High school students may earn college credit as they work toward their high school diplomas through the dual credit program. Prospective students must complete an application and placement testing. As of 2010, the maximum full-time tuition for North Carolina residents is $800 per semester, and out-of-state residents pay about $241 per credit hour. Various fees may apply. Martin Community College is located about 30 miles from Greenville.
Martin Community College
1161 Kehukee Park Road
Williamston, NC 27892-8307
252-792-1521
martincc.edu